University Business Magazine // Published November 10, 2016 // By Stefanie Botelho

Quincy College graduates will be able to make a seamless transition into Lesley University after earning their associate’s degree to complete their bachelor’s degree, under a new agreement between the schools. This partnership, via a newly negotiated articulation agreement, means that certain classes taken at Quincy College count toward a bachelor’s degree just as if they had been taken at the four-year university.

This general articulation agreement supports students in Quincy College associate degree programs, taken at both the Quincy and Plymouth campuses, providing a streamlined pathway to bachelor’s degree completion at Lesley’s Cambridge campus, online and Boston programs. The articulation agreement includes many of Quincy’s programs, such as Business Management, Early Childhood Education, General Studies, History/Government, Human Services, Humanities, Natural Science, Psychology, and more. Program-to-program course guides will be developed in the coming months to assist students with their program planning.

Quincy College and Lesley University as separate institutions have developed curricula and programs working to fill the growing need for skilled and liberally educated workers to support workforce development in Massachusetts. Together, Quincy College and Lesley University will provide a simplified and streamlined pathway from an associate degree at Quincy College to a bachelor’s degree from Lesley University.

The partnership developed after both institutions recognized a local need for a pathway for bachelor’s degree completion that is affordable, flexible, and accessible. This partnership can benefit a wide student population from older students returning to the classroom to take advantage of tuition remission offered by their employer to rising high school seniors looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Quincy College graduates can capitalize on the full resources of Lesley University, benefiting from a world-class education.

“As access and affordability continue to be primary drivers for higher education, Lesley is committed to facilitating diverse pathways for students to Lesley,” said Lesley Provost Selase Williams. “While we have always embraced transfer students, formally partnering with Quincy College will send a clear message to students that we value their prior learning and experiences and intend to facilitate attainment of high-quality bachelor’s degrees for students with associate degrees.”

Quincy College’s Dean of Online Learning & Inter-Institutional Affairs, Dr. Michael Marrapodi added: “As an open access institution that encourages academic achievement and excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, community involvement, and lifelong learning, Quincy College is pleased to facilitate valuable learning relationships and partnerships with local colleges and universities to help our students realize their educational and professional futures. We are excited to partner with Lesley University. Many of our students are place bound, tied to the MBTA Service area. Partnering with Lesley University with their campuses in Cambridge, online and in Boston ensures that our students can continue their pursuing an advanced degree with ease.”

For more information about the Lesley University and their programs, please visit: http://www.lesley.edu/academics/. For more information about Quincy College’s programs, please visit: www.quincycollege.edu. For more information about Quincy College’s articulation agreements with local area colleges and universities, please visit: www.quincycollege.edu/transfer.

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